Molise

Spring has arrived but there is still a chill in the air. Before it gets too warm, I want to share a delightful and delicious soup recipe with you from the beautiful region of Abruzzo (and also Molise). Sagne e Ceci is a fresh pasta and chickpea soup seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and bay leaf. Despite its rustic and humble nature, it is a very satisfying and inviting dish. It’s one of those Italian preparations that surprises you by tasting like so much more than it is. In my post, I’ll take you through all of the steps to prepare …

Meatballs. Who doesn’t love meatballs? Anyone? Meatballs are scrumptious little balls of comfort and joy. Kids and adults love them and, personally, I’d take a meatball over a steak any day. These quick & easy meatballs are a bit different from the Italian meatballs you might know. They are inspired by my recent travels to Molise. Prepared with chicken and pork, they are light, tender, delicate, have balanced flavor, are lower in fat, and come together in about 30-35 minutes total! All of that and they are absolutely delicious.

If you have been following me on Instagram, you know that I recently went to Molise for the first time. (My 18th region out of 20!) What I found there was natural beauty, warm, extremely generous people, excellent food and ingredients, great wine, and… pampanella! What is pampanella you ask? It’s something you need in your life – that’s what it is! Pampanella is a spicy, luscious, rich, and utterly craveable roast pork dish from a town called San Martino in Pensilis. I am ecstatic to tell you about this unheard-of dish and share a recipe for this scrumptiousness. Spice …